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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaOutback
TrimGLI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,745 $32,095
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,034
Autobahn Package 2,050  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system 900 1,300
Rear spoiler 375  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Autobahn Package 1,968  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system 864 1,085
Rear spoiler 300  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Options (change) 4,425 5,040
Options (change) 4,188 4,202
Destination 770 825
Total Price $28,940 $37,960
Total Invoice $27,753 $35,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,166
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaOutback
TrimGLI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$28,940$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-6,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$31,310
Total Invoice$27,753$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-6,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$28,919

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaOutback
TrimGLI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,015$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,142

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.4 in107.9 in
Length182.2 in189.0 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.571.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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